Question

Eric is stuck doing a sum. Help him find the value of: $3\frac{2}{9}+2\frac{5}{9}$

• A. $6\frac{8}{9}$
• B. $5\frac{7}{9}$
• C. $6\frac{7}{9}$
• D. $5\frac{8}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5\frac{7}{9}$

$3\frac{2}{9}+2\frac{5}{9}=\left(3+2\right)\left(\frac{2}{9}+\frac{5}{9}\right)=5\left(\frac{2+5}{9}\right)=5\frac{7}{9}$